Category: Travel Tips

Hello All, Hotel Thilanka is surrounded by the mist-veiled Hunnasgiriya Mountains and the lush Udawattaekelle natural reserve; it overlooks the great city of Kandy. It is situated very near to the Kandy city. We have had a chance to stay at this beautiful hotel which is hidden a beautiful scenic location, Kandy. We were welcomed by the staff with a welcome drink and they quickly completed the check-in formalities and explained about the room facilities, regarding, breakfast, dinner and about...Read More

Hello All, Yes, our Final day at Lanka arrived..! We wanted to explore the last day in Lanka with a lot of adventures, water sports, and shopping. In fact, we had two plans for the day; one is to engage in beach activities at Bentota and drive back to explore the Capital city of Lanka, i.e. Colombo. Ventura beach was our 1st spot and it’s one of the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka where the river meets the sea....Read More

Hello All, We started creating memories for our 2nd day. Soon after checking out from our Hotel we left to Dambulla – Cave Temple In fact, we planned to visit Dambulla – Cave Temple on our 1st day due to long drive and rains in the evening we postponed it to the next day first thing to visit before we leave to Kandy. Dambulla – Cave Temple was hardly 30mins drive from our hotel. We reached there around 11 am....Read More

Hello All, After Catching Flight, we had reached our Destination – Sri Lanka, Colombo International Airport by Early morning 2 am. After immigration formalities we came out of the Airport, (as we had arranged a tour operator), our driver was waiting for us. We boarded the car and started to Sigiriya. The journey was quite nice, as it was too early; we thought of checking in to our hotel and fresh up and leave for exploring the city. It took...Read More

Hello All, Sri Lanka, Wonder of Asia, situated at the southern tip of India in the Indian Ocean and majority of Sri Lankans are Singhalese and Buddhists. We had always dreamt of escaping from our usual day to day life, and choose Sri Lanka as our holiday destination. I could say many reasons in selecting Lanka, it’s astonishing diversity, ethnic society, rich cultural heritage, close to nature and the island’s stunning array of wildlife, water-sports, Asia’s finest hotels, exotic food,...Read More

Hello All, Most of us are fond of amusement parks. You don’t have to be a kid to adore the dashing cars or giant wheel. You just have to wake up the teen inside you. Black Thunder is an exciting park situated in Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu. The location is very scenic. Thanks to the natural beauty of Nilgiris. It’s placed at the bases of the hill station ooty; the park provides a dizzying range of around 49 dry + water...Read More

Hello All, After a deep thinking we finally decided our Holiday spot as Varkala, which is a seaside destination with red laterite. It’s a coastal town located in the Indian State of Kerala. It’s on the Arabian Sea and known for Varkala Beach, backed by palm-covered red cliffs. We had a 2 Day halt there, and checked into Sun View Beach Resort. We chose to reach Varkala via Rail (Amritha Express from Palakkad). It took less than 6 hrs to reach...Read More

Hello All, Evergreen County is a resort located in Virajpet, Coorg. You cannot call it a lodge, hotel or homestay. Basically, it is a themed based place for folks who love adventure, nature and young in spirits! The concept of this resort is unique. You have to ''Disconnect to Connect Yourself '' to enjoy this space. Evergreen County is 240 kms away from Bangalore. It was started in December 2009. On entry into the county, you will see a banner "if...Read More

Hello All, Kairali is a Health Resort with a difference. They are dedicated to bringing you the benefits of Ayurvedic Science. Kairali Ayurvedic Village is an apt place if you like to spend some quality time in the retreat of nature. Kairali is featured as a top destination for ayurvedic treatments across the globe. At Kairali - The Ayurvedic Healing Village - they offer an array of exciting activities to keep their guests hooked up all day. These activities at Kairali...Read More

Hello All, Kairali - The Ayurvedic Healing Village is an adobe to many birds, animals, and reptiles. In this post, I decided to showcase my clicks of fauna (mainly birds and reptiles) inside the Kairali Ayurvedic Healing Village campus. There are a number of rare migratory Indian birds as well as common birds that roam around the Kairali property. Please note that all images are mine and copyrighted to me. Other than the birds, I also spotted few animals,...Read More

Hello All, Kairali - The Ayurvedic Healing Village is a resort set amidst lush greenery in Olassery region of Kodumbu, Palakkad. Kairali - The Ayurvedic Healing Village property is the world’s first Ayurvedic Health Farm and Retreat. It is well-known worldwide and famous for offering healing Ayurvedic treatments and rejuvenating massages. This Ayurvedic Healing Village is situated at the foot of the Western Ghats. Kairali - The Ayurvedic Healing Village is a few hours’ drive from Coimbatore, which is by far closest...Read More

Hey All, The best part about traveling is that the more you travel, the more you want to travel. Backpacking is such a craze for me. [caption id="attachment_4878" align="alignnone" width="900"] Image Source[/caption] In 2000, I visited many countries like Paris, Thailand, China and Malaysia as a part of sponsored tour arranged by the Company my dad worked for. I was a kid at that time. I enjoyed the experience. Those destinations were never been on my mind. Those places seemed so...Read More

How to pack a backpack is a tricky affair. Packing your backpack is an art. No two persons are alike and what I like need not be preferred by others. If you are travelling round the world, here are a few tips on what to carry in your backpack. The rule of thumb when it comes to backpacking is that less is more. The key to pack your backpack is minimalism. Always stick to this rule. You should learn to...Read More

Hi All, The long weekend we’ve all been awaiting is finally closing in. Even with the temperatures soaring up, the holiday mood is seeping in and it’s time to get going and explore! Stop the google search, wear your weekend hat, and look spotless this holiday with our instant travel beauty bag. Shield yourself from the harsh sun while looking uber- chic in cool blue aviators. If not sun defense, these cool shades will be an added highlight to your...Read More

Hey Everyone, As you might have heard ING Vysya Bank is now Kotak Mahindra Bank. With this move, Kotak has now made its home in many cities and towns across India. India is more than just big cities- it's the villages and small towns that give India its unique flavor. Did you see the new TVC of Kotak Mahindra Bank #KonaKonaKotak (every corner Kotak)? Kotak now showcases the extended reach and offering through this step. Kotak says “Desh ka kona...Read More